Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: With the next Goa Assembly elections approaching, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has set an ambitious target for the BJP, stating that the party is working towards winning 30 seats in the 40-member Legislative Assembly in 2027.
Sawant shared his electoral expectations while speaking at the Viksit Goa Summit organised by India Today on November 13. He indicated that the BJP was preparing for the next Assembly contest with the objective of improving its performance.
The Chief Minister also spoke about the possibility of Independent candidates winning seats in the forthcoming elections. He suggested that three to four Independents could emerge victorious and said those willing to associate with the BJP and its development agenda would be welcome.
His remarks also brought attention to the possibility of post-election political realignments, a recurring feature of Goa’s political landscape.
When asked about the movement of elected representatives from opposition parties to the BJP in previous years, Sawant defended the party’s approach towards leaders joining its fold. He maintained that everyone joining the BJP receives equal treatment, regardless of their political background or the time at which they became members.
On his role in the next electoral battle, the Chief Minister indicated his willingness to lead the party’s campaign, subject to the BJP leadership entrusting him with the responsibility. He also stated that preparations for the 2027 elections were already underway.
The BJP had secured 20 seats in the 2022 Goa Assembly elections. Its latest target of 30 seats would therefore require a significant increase in its tally.
Sawant’s statement at the summit provides an indication of the BJP’s electoral ambitions as political activity is expected to gather momentum in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
